Austin Slate
Military Defense Investigator

Austin is a dedicated Military Defense Investigator with over eight years of experience in criminal investigations. He began his career as a military investigator, assisting the United States Army in a high-profile murder case at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. As the son of a distinguished FBI agent, Austin leveraged this experience to become one of the most respected Military Defense Investigators in the country.
He has worked on several high-profile cases, including US v. Bowe Bergdahl and US v. SGT Jamal Williams-McCray, among other court-martial cases. In addition to these significant investigations, Austin routinely handles matters such as General Officer Memorandums of Reprimand (GOMORS), separation boards, boards of inquiry, FLIPLs, AR 15-6 investigations, and various military administrative issues.
Robert Capovilla, the Chief Executive Officer of Capovilla and Williams, praises Austin, stating, “Austin is one of the hardest-working investigators I’ve ever known. His dedication to our clients and pursuit of the truth is truly refreshing and exemplifies our Number One Core Value: the Client Comes First. Austin consistently goes the extra mile for his clients, and I’m proud to have him on our team. Coming from a family of investigators, he is deeply committed to military defense work.”
*”Investigator Slate is a contracted employee with Capovilla and Williams.”*